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Student Broadcaster

Application Deadline: December 7, 2025
Duration:                          January 2026 - March 2026
Report: Communications and Game Day Coordinator
Wage: $ 24.00/hour
Hours: Casual/Evenings & Weekends
Positions Available: 2+
Classification: Casual
Job Summary:








 
Reporting to the Communications and Game Day Coordinator, student broadcasters will be responsible for providing either play-by-play or colour commentary on live webcasts on OUA.tv

Responsibilities
  • Preparing notes (statistics, storylines, etc.) based on available information prior to games
  • Arriving 45-60 minutes prior to game time to allow time for audio checks, clarifying pronunciations, briefing with broadcast partner and the webcast coordinator
  • Providing eithe play-by-play or colour commentary during game action
  • Communicating with the webcast coordinator on replays, cuts to commercial breaks, audio levels, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:



 
  • Student at the University of Waterloo looking to build their resume and experience in a sports setting
  • Strong understanding of sports and sports broadcast conventions
  • Experience with webcast/broadcast productions is an asset
  • Experience in sports journalism, sports media, or a related field is preferred
Skills Required:




 
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute
  • Works well independently
  • Strong Communication
  • Creative
  • Professional
Method of Application:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Sam Bellerose, Communications & Game Day Coordinator at sbellerose@uwaterloo.ca